Napier
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$46k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$307
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$84
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Napier market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$38,352 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$85)
3 bedrooms (NZ$57)
2 bedrooms (NZ$45)
1 bedroom (NZ$29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (56%)
Independent hosts (44%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Napier market averaged 749 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 21% over two years.
An average Napier listing earns NZ$39K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$69K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$16K.
Average occupancy in Napier is 36%, producing RevPAR of NZ$74 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Napier, at NZ$69K.
Rules vary across Napier. Napier: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general district plan rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Hastings: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Subject to general zoning and building consent rules only. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Havelock North: Lenient. Falls under Hastings District Council jurisdiction. No STR-specific regulations or permits required. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate without restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Napier Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (94%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+92%), Pool (+65%), Gym (+26%).
Average daily rate in Napier is NZ$314, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in August.
Guests in Napier book an average of 31 days in advance, down 16% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 27% higher than weekday occupancy.